New Orleans Famous Barbecued Shrimp Recipe ๐ค
Description: Indulge in the spicy delight of this New Orleans Famous Barbecued Shrimp dish, hailed as one of the best ever by “The Frugal Gourmet.” Get ready to savor every bite and have your napkins handy!
Recipe Category: Cajun
Keywords: Quick & Easy (< 30 Mins), Oven
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 378.2
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20.2g
- Cholesterol: 227.3mg
- Sodium: 1017.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 2.3g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Sugar: 0.1g
- Protein: 16.7g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 slices | Bacon |
| 1/2 cup | Butter |
| 2 tbsp | Margarine |
| 1 1/2 tsp | Dijon mustard |
| 1/4 tsp | Chili powder |
| 1/4 tsp | Basil |
| 1 tsp | Thyme |
| 1/2 tsp | Fresh ground black pepper |
| 2 tsp | Oregano |
| 2 cloves | Garlic, minced |
| 1/2 tsp | Tabasco sauce |
| 2 lbs | Large shrimp, peeled and deveined |
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375ยฐF.
- Cook Bacon: In a frying pan, fry the bacon until it becomes clear.
- Add Ingredients: Add margarine, Dijon mustard, chili powder, basil, thyme, black pepper, oregano, minced garlic, and Tabasco sauce to the pan.
- Simmer: Allow the mixture to simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Prepare Shrimp: Place the peeled and deveined shrimp in a single layer in a baking dish.
- Pour Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the shrimp, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Bake: Place the baking dish, uncovered, in the preheated oven.
- Bake Time: Bake for approximately 20 minutes, stirring once or twice during the cooking process.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the New Orleans Famous Barbecued Shrimp immediately.
- Enjoy: Remember, you can peel these shrimp as you eat them, but not before! Serve with plenty of napkins to enjoy the flavorful experience to the fullest.
This recipe serves 6 people and is guaranteed to satisfy your craving for spicy, flavorful shrimp. Dive into the rich taste of Cajun cuisine with this renowned dish from New Orleans.
